SECURITY:   While we need to be more cautious and vigilant than any other time in history, we also must assure that we are responding to the most likely threats with the most practical and reasonable precautions.  Decisions cannot be driven by fear.  SPIRIT will conduct a security survey and assure that the appropriate protective measures, policies and procedures are in place.  Security measures are also necessary to protect you against potential liability.  Planning for crises, emergencies and contingencies requires a deliberate, strategic and objective  approach.  In the event of a crisis, whether  man-made or an act of nature, business must continue.  First, you must have a plan to protect and care for your employees.  Then, you must have a plan for business continuity; reliable communications; delegation of authority and protection of data, especially data that is sensitive or requires absolute privacy.  SPIRIT will help you develop a logical and practical plan.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING & DUE DILIGENCE:  Some of your greatest security challenges are internal.  Know who you are hiring or with whom you are doing business.  SPIRIT offers timely and state of the art EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND CHECKS, most of which you can perform securely from this web site.  Check criminal and drivers' license records, verify social security numbers and previous addresses just to name a few of the records you will be able to access.  Verify education, employment and screen for drug usage.  Administer the Counterproductive Behavior Index.  You will receive some of the most comprehensive coverage and quickest turnaround times in the industry.  For more information, click here.

INVESTIGATIONS: Things go wrong which may cause your company loss or expose it to liability.  That's why we are here.  Sometimes, business' internal problems need to remain internal.  SPIRIT will conduct a discreet investigation and provide you with a thorough report.  However, there will be times when you will need to interface with law enforcement.  Law enforcement has requirements and processes that you may not understand or may appear to be contrary to your best interests.  And your business has needs that law enforcement may not understand.  Let SPIRIT bridge that culture gap to form a partnership and resolve any issues which you may be confronting.

RISK MANAGEMENT allows you to transfer significant financial risk through the purchase of insurance.  To provide true and total asset protection, SPIRIT has partnered with Farmers Insurance to provide you with comprehensive commercial insurance packages.  Allow SPIRIT to provide you with the right insurance and loss prevention consulting services to minimize your risks.  We offer policies for :

• Artisan Contractors
• Automotive Service & Repair
• Automotive Trades
• Business Auto
• Habitational
• Manufacturing
• Real Estate
• Restaurant
• Retail / Service
• Wholesale Distribution
• Workers' Compensation
• Umbrella-Commercial
• Builders Risk
• Employer Practices Liability
• Flood
• Pollution
• Surety Bond
• Crime  

INTERNAL CONTROLS is an accounting principle that can be applied to almost any operation.  The importance of Internal Controls was highlighted with the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act and the Sarbanes Oxley Act.  Based on the Internal Controls Framework, assessing existing operational internal controls and establishing new ones will improve effectiveness, efficiency and productivity.  Effective internal controls can also uncover and reduce employee theft, ensure compliance with rules and regulations and allow for a more effective audit trail.   Remember: Trust but verify.

TRAINING will help you start minimizing risk and protecting assets.  SPIRIT has speakers who can present on business risk, internal controls and personal security.  We can customize training to meet your particular needs. 

SPIRIT will help you look at risk and security from an enterprise perspective.  This will allow you to take a comprehensive approach to minimizing your risks and maximizing your security program and productivity.